Buying a Home

When it comes to buying a home, every market and area is a little different. However, these 7 steps are all pretty standard and an easy way to look at the home buying process. There will be alot of other things going on simultaneously, but this is a good basic outline especially if you're a first time home buyer.

Take a look at this article that breaks down the seven steps to buying a home: http://www.verticallivingorlando.com/2013/12/26/the-7-steps-to-buying-a-home/

Things to think about when buying a home - single family or condominium. What does homebuying mean to you and your family to be a good fit? Be sure to consider the value of the home you purchase. It should be a good investment that will gain in value over time.

There are at least five good reasons to close on a home before the end of the year. In 2013 you can obviously get an advantage with tax deduction benefits. Mortgage rates will most likely increase in 2014 aong with home prices and changing lending rules.

If you're shopping for a home or considering buying a home sometime soon, its important to understand the process of making an offer on a home. Hopefully you'll be working with an experienced Realtor® to guide you every step of the way and negotiate on your behalf to get you the best price possible. Its always a good idea to have a general understanding of what is involved in making an offer and things to consider. Take a look at this article on how to negotiate the best price when buying a home.